John Disney

British antiquarian; (1779-1857)
Person human Q6229479
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John Disney

Summary

John Disney is a human[1]. His place of birth was Nottinghamshire[2]. He was born on May 29, 1779[3]. He died on May 6, 1857[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5] and classical archaeologist[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Nottinghamshire[2], John Disney…
  • John Disney was born on May 29, 1779[3].
  • John Disney died on May 6, 1857[4].
  • John Disney's father was John Disney[7].
  • John Disney held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[8].
  • John Disney held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • John Disney worked as an anthropologist[5].
  • John Disney worked as a classical archaeologist[6].
  • John Disney held the position of High Sheriff of Dorset[10].
  • John Disney's education included a stint at Peterhouse[11].
  • John Disney received the Fellow of the Royal Society[12].
  • John Disney received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[13].
  • John Disney was a member of Royal Society[14].
  • John Disney was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[15].
  • John Disney is recorded as male[16].
  • John Disney's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • John Disney's residence is recorded as Corscombe[18].
  • John Disney's residence is recorded as Ingatestone[19].
  • John Disney's family name is recorded as Disney[20].
  • John Disney's given name is recorded as John[21].
  • John Disney's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Nottinghamshire[2], John Disney… he was born on May 29, 1779[3]. His father was he[7].

Education

John Disney's education included a stint at Peterhouse[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[5] and classical archaeologist[6]. John Disney held the position of High Sheriff of Dorset[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[12], a fellowship award[23], in United Kingdom[24] and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[13].

Death and Burial

John Disney died on May 6, 1857[4].

FAQs

Where was John Disney born?

John Disney was born in Nottinghamshire[2].

Who were John Disney's parents?

John Disney's father was John Disney[7].

What did John Disney do for work?

John Disney worked as anthropologist[5] and classical archaeologist[6].

Where did John Disney go to school?

John Disney was educated at Peterhouse[11].

What awards did John Disney receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[12] and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . The London Gazette 17326. wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . An Archaeology of Cultural Identity. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [4] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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